Noun

• S: (n) reprieve (reprieve%1:26:00::), respite (respite%1:26:00::) (a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort)
• S: (n) suspension (suspension%1:11:00::), respite (respite%1:11:00::), reprieve (reprieve%1:11:00::), hiatus (hiatus%1:11:00::), abatement (abatement%1:11:01::) (an interruption in the intensity or amount of something)
• S: (n) reprieve (reprieve%1:10:00::) (a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence))
• S: (n) reprieve (reprieve%1:04:00::), respite (respite%1:04:01::) (the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment)

Verb

• S: (v) reprieve (reprieve%2:42:00::), respite (respite%2:42:01::) (postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution)
• S: (v) reprieve (reprieve%2:41:00::) (relieve temporarily)